My cloudy pool

[Watermom]

Assuming that it actually is 12.5% (and may not be as it degrades), each gallon would add about 4.5ppm of chlorine.

The best time to add chlorine is in the evening but if you are around during the day you can certainly add more then as well.

[nateshirk]

When testing chlorine, it says to add 2 dippers of R-0870. If my water already turns pink after the first supper, is the second one necessary? Just curious.

Also, 1 of my 2 skimmers pulls air into the filtering system. I have it shut off. Would it be more beneficial to leave it open and let it suck in the air too, or just keep it shut off? How much could this be hurting the process?

[Watermom]

If one dipper turns the sample pink, no need to add the second one.

I don't know about the skimmer question.

[nateshirk]

It's still getting clearer. I guess one ingredient that doesn't get mentioned much is patience. What's your take on floc? It seems like there's such a fine "dust" of algie. Wouldn't floc clump it to the bottom, and help vacuum it up quicker? I think I already know your answer. I just need this to be ready for our party in 2 weeks.

[Watermom]

Have you passed the "overnight test" yet?

Did you ever try the DE test to verify that your filter is working properly?

What does your water look like?

Can you post current readings?